William Kyle Carpenter is a medically retired United States Marine who received the United States' highest military honor, the Medal of Honor, for his actions in Marjah, Helmand Province, Afghanistan in 2010. Carpenter is the youngest living Medal of Honor recipient. | Medal of Honor Recipients

We continue to honor the memory of Medal of Honor Recipient Kenneth E. Stumpf who passed away on April 23, 2022. Take a look at this video from the 1968 Medal of Honor presentation at which President Lyndon Johnson presented the Medal of Honor to then Staff Sgt. Stumpf and fellow Vietnam War service members Delbert Jennings, Leonard Keller, David McNerney and Raymond Wright. Find more historic and historical and historic Medal of Honor videos in the Congressional Medal of Honor Video Library at

Today is the birthday of Medal of Honor Recipient Dwight Birdwell, a U.S. Army Specialist V who served during the Vietnam War. To honor the upcoming 56th anniversary of his action date, we will be releasing a NEW Living History interview with Recipient Birdwell on January 31. Enjoy the trailer for the newest addition to the Medal of Honor Video Library, and tune in on January 31 for the full interview. | Congressional Medal of Honor Society

Medal of Honor Recipient Hiroshi Miyamura was called upon to re-enlist in the Korean War. During battle, his squad was overwhelmed when the enemy charged their position. Miyamura demonstrated courage, sacrifice, patriotism, citizenship, integrity, and commitment when he told his men to withdraw as he remained to provide covering fire. He was captured and became a prisoner of war for over two years. Watch his living history as he recounts his experience: https://bit.ly/2YJFoAo | Congressional Med

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